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Sentinel - Sr Principal Logistics Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Logistics Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the…
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Special Programs Portfolio B1 Chief Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL
This role is the Engineering & Technology Chief Engineer for the Special Programs B1 Portfolio. The candidate will report to the Portfolio B Chief Engineer and be responsible for program…
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Propulsion Engineer, Sr Staff - SRM / Solid Rocket Motors - Remote Option
Lockheed Martin
Virtual Two, VA
Individual will be expected to manage Propulsion Integrated Product Team (IPT) with minimal guidance or oversight on daily activities. Individual will be expected to oversee propulsion…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and…
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Systems Engineering Manager 3 – IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
The selected candidate will lead the consolidated Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT) for a comprehensive system, integrating Mission Systems…
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Electronics Engineer/ Principal Electronics Engineer – Supplier Management Team
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo, CA · Palmdale, CA · San Diego, CA
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Electronics Engineer/ Principal Electronics Engineer – Supplier Management Team to join the team of qualified individuals on our…
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SEIT CAM Systems Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, CA
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a SEIT CAM Systems Engineer Level 3/4 to support our SiAW missile program with our talented Advanced Weapons team. The selected candidate will be…
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Manufacturing & Quality Engineer (Journeyman)
Sabre Systems LLC
Patuxent River, MD
Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer for the Manufacturing and Quality Engineering (M&QE) Division, in NAVAIR’s Systems Acquisition Group. The…
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Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
The IPT Lead will lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a priority Sector program involving time-critical elements and high management visibility. The IPT…
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Sr. Principal Chief Engineer/IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
The IPT Lead will lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a priority Sector program involving time-critical elements and high management visibility. The IPT…
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Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer - Special Programs & Futures
Northrop Grumman
Roy
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer (level 6) in Roy, UT in support of Special Programs & Futures.
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Sentinel - Sr Principal Logistics Engineer (20106)
Northrop Grumman
Roy
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Logistics Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the…
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Scientist, Mechanical Engineering
L3Harris
Clifton, NJ
The team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Mechanical Engineer to lead a cross-functional team in the development, design, implementation, qualification and productionization of ruggedized…
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Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer - Special Programs & Futures
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Staff Lead Systems Engineer (level 6) in Roy, UT in support of Special Programs & Futures.
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Test Engineer III
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Hagerstown, MD
…championing and protecting explorers and heroes! As a Test Engineer III, you will lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans for advanced aerospace and defense systems.…
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Sentinel - Sr Principal Logistics Engineer (20106)
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Logistics Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the…
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Full Stack Engineering Manager/ IPT Lead
Lockheed Martin
Colorado Springs, CO
EADGE-T is seeking a full stack engineering manager to join the project team as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead and Manager for the EADGE-T Infrastructure/Networking group, primarily…
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Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer IV
Northrop Grumman
Chandler, AZ
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking a Lead Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer (Strike) in our Chandler AZ facility.
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Sr. Principal System Engineer - USAF IFC Manager
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 17373
Northrop Grumman
Roy
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and…
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Principal Deputy Chief Engineer/Deputy IPT Lead
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore, MD
This IPT Lead will be required to lead an engineering team working to transition designs to production for a very important sector priority program with many time-critical elements and high…
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Sr Specialist, Structural Analyst Mechanical Engineer (Space Systems)
L3Harris
Palm Bay, FL
Experience as a lead engineer, project engineer, or IPT lead is a plus.
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Control Account Manager/ Avionics Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3)
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne, FL
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Control Account Manager/ Avionics Integration Engineer (Level 2 or 3). This position will be on-site, located at our Melbourne, FL…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 17373
CORP-Corporate Office
United States
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and…
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Sr. Principal System Engineer - USAF IFC Manager
CORP-Corporate Office
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Lockheed Martin

Propulsion Engineer, Sr Staff - SRM / Solid Rocket Motors - Remote Option

Virtual Two, VA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2026

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are seeking to hire an Aeronautical / Propulsion Engineer for the Propulsion team working a new development program. Our team delivers breakthrough missile propulsion solutions, driving the design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of solid rocket motors that power today’s most demanding aerospace missions.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Aeronautical / Propulsion Engineer you will be responsible for leading technical oversight of a key supplier, accelerating rapid development cycles, and ensuring our motors and engines meet performance, safety, and schedule goals. You’ll work cross functionally with missile IPTs, test engineers, and production to translate system requirements into flight ready hardware. Your responsibilities will include:

Individual will be expected to manage Propulsion Integrated Product Team (IPT) with minimal guidance or oversight on daily activities. Individual will be expected to oversee propulsion programmatic and technical planning/execution, program risk management, and program scheduling. Individual will be the primary line of communication between the LM MFC Missile team and the Propulsion Supplier. Individual will also be responsible for ensuring a technical rigor and maturity of the propulsion system, acting in concert with Propulsion Supplier Chief Engineer and Government Propulsion Leads.
Define and refine product specifications and statements of requirements for new and existing motors and engines.
Generate performance predictions and validate them against system level IPT models.
Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans, overseeing supplier level and system level testing.
Lead weekly working group meetings with motor suppliers, capturing action items and driving resolutions.
Present motor status updates at internal briefings and formal customer program reviews.
Coordinate interface development with product design, analysis groups, materials, and production operations.
Manage engineering drawings and documentation releases through PLM, ensuring configuration control.
Perform design trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses to mitigate technical risk.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, solution focused culture.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program) with at least 8 years of experience in the field of tactical missile propulsion
Individual must be well versed in Solid Rocket Motor Design and mechanics, with specialties in either non-traditional air breathing propulsion (Ramjet, Scramjet, Rotating Detonation Engines) or SRM propulsion
Experience engaging Propulsion Integrated Product Team (IPT) with minimal guidance or oversight on daily activities
Experience in overseeing propulsion programmatic and technical planning/execution, program risk management, and program scheduling
Competence in manufacturing execution systems, work-instruction management, and change control documentation
Familiar with basic chemistry and physics with ability to learn and master advanced topics such as polymer chemistry, thermochemistry, rheology, thermodynamics, ballistics, etc.
Ability to read and understand technical data sheets and drawings
Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams - Full Lifecycle Development Experience
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
Familiarity with statistical process controls, design of experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis techniques
Knowledge of nondestructive evaluation methods (radiographic inspection, ultrasonic, etc.)
Knowledge of turbojet propulsion system, testing methods and ability to critically analyze testing data
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Ability to obtain government issued Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required)
Candidate is expected to spend greater than 50% of time on travel, co-located with Propulsion Supplier(s)

Desired Skills

Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development experience
Experience with design, build and full rate production of propulsion systems
Previous experience working with suppliers and contractors
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program)
12+ years of experience in the field of tactical missile propulsion
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $145100.00 - $269500.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $129000.00 - $239600.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $116100.00 - $215700.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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